Vallila

Helsinki

Wooden houses from the 1910s, modern design and the scent of coffee – Helsinki's Vallila district combines a historical working-class area with lively urban culture.

A holiday in Vallila is a way to get to know the most historical and most modern sides of Helsinki.

Vallila is in Helsinki's inner city, about 15 minutes by tram from the bohemian Kallio district and Helsinki city centre. The city's trendiest areas are always within reach, but a walk around Vallila will show you Helsinki in an entirely new light.

Vallila consists of new and old parts. The homely and delicious scent of freshly roasted coffee fills the air in the new part of Vallila courtesy of the Meira Coffee Roastery. There are charming little cafés just a stone's throw away!

Spend a summer's day touring the narrow alleys of the old part of the district, known as Wooden Vallila. The attractive and colourful wooden buildings in this neighbourhood stand side by side on small plots, reflecting the urban ideals of 1910s and 1920s Finland.

Vallila has also lent its name to the well-known Vallila Interior textile company, which is celebrated for its creative and refreshing patterns. The company's first textile factory was in Vallila's industrial area. Art is still very much present in the area, and you will find stores such as the Aarikka factory shop in Vallila. If you are interested in architecture, you should pay a visit to the splendid red-brick Paavalinkirkko church or the handsome Vallila warehouses on the site of the State Railways' former engineering workshops.

Modern architecture is represented by Vallila Library, one of the Helsinki city libraries. The library is in the Vallila community centre, designed by one of Finland's best-known modern architects, Juha Leiviskä, and built in 1991. The light wood cladding on the library's façade combines with the sharp angles and the light, airy atrium. Vallila library also hosts Galleria Kajava, which puts on a new exhibition every month to showcase the work of local artists.

Stop by the Vallila allotment area, which has attractive little huts and beautifully tended gardens that bring the peace and quiet of the country to the middle of the city. Behind the allotments, the Kumpula area contains the Kumpula Botanical Garden and Nylander's Park.

A holiday in Vallila has plenty for everyone to enjoy!


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Top hotels in Vallila

CheapSleep Helsinki - Hostel
CheapSleep Helsinki - Hostel
2 out of 5
Sturenkatu 27B, Helsinki
The price is P2,366 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
P2,366
P2,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Stay at this hostel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (823 reviews)
"Clean room and bathroom and helpful staff."

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2025

CheapSleep Helsinki - Hostel
The Folks Hotel Konepaja
The Folks Hotel Konepaja
4 out of 5
Aleksis Kiven katu 23, Helsinki
The price is P7,587 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
P7,587
P8,649 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (481 reviews)
"Acceso excelente"

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2025

The Folks Hotel Konepaja
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P8,075 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
P8,075
P9,206 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,424 reviews)
"Good breakfast"

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Marski by Scandic
Marski by Scandic
Mannerheimintie 10, Helsinki
The price is P6,122 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
P6,122
P6,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,082 reviews)
"Perfect position for getting to the station at 5am. Hotel was comfortable and staff were friendly."

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2025

Marski by Scandic
Comfort Hotel Xpress Helsinki Airport Terminal
Comfort Hotel Xpress Helsinki Airport Terminal
3 out of 5
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Terminal 2, Vantaa
The price is P6,888 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
P6,888
P7,852 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,028 reviews)
"Very convenient location , easy access to check in area"

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2025

Comfort Hotel Xpress Helsinki Airport Terminal
VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki
VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki
4 out of 5
Mannerheimintie 109, Helsinki
The price is P5,463 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
P5,463
P6,227 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,546 reviews)
Valo to enjoy Helsinki
"Love Finland and Helsinki"

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2025

VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki
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Other neighbourhoods around Vallila

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Keskinen District

Get to know Keskinen District and its many features like its churches and live music. You might want to explore sights like Helsinki City Library and Iittala Outlet Arabia, and you can jump on the metro at Paavalin Kirkko Station or Makelanrinne Station to get around the city.

Keskinen District
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Kallio

You might enjoy the shopping while in Kallio. Kallio Church is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Karhupuisto Station or Kaarlenkatu Station to see more of the city.

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Pasila

Pasila is a destination travelers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Pasilan asema Tram Stop or Esterinportti Station to explore sights like Mall of Tripla.

Pasila
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Taka-Toolo

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Taka-Toolo. If sightseeing is on the list, Sibelius Park is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Toolon Halli Station or Kansanelakelaitos Station to see more of the area.

Taka-Toolo
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Töölö

If you're spending time in Töölö, check out sights like Finnish National Opera or Sibelius Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Toolontori Station or Hesperian Puisto Station.

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Kruununhaka

Noted for its coffeehouses and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Kruununhaka. Top attractions like Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Snellmaninkatu Station or Vironkatu Station to see more of the city.

Kruununhaka

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